Senior IT Network Engineer
Location: Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
About the Role
Are you a skilled Senior IT Network Engineer with experience in core banking networks and migration projects? We are looking for a highly experienced network professional to design, implement, and maintain a secure, high-performance network infrastructure that supports mission-critical banking operations.
This role requires expertise in network architecture, security, and cloud networking while ensuring high availability, regulatory compliance, and seamless connectivity across multiple banking systems. If you have a strong technical background in network migrations, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and banking infrastructure, this opportunity is for you!
Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Implementation:
- Design and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures.
- Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN solutions.
- Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation for enhanced security.
Core Banking Systems & Migration Projects:
- Support and maintain network infrastructure for core banking applications.
- Lead network migration and upgrade projects, ensuring minimal disruption to banking operations.
- Work closely with core banking vendors and internal teams to optimize network performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues impacting core banking applications.
Network Operations & Maintenance:
- Monitor network performance, ensuring 99.9% uptime for mission-critical systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues efficiently within SLA timeframes.
- Apply firmware updates, patches, and security configurations to ensure a secure network.
Security & Compliance:
- Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and threat response to mitigate risks.
- Ensure compliance with banking security regulations and industry standards.
Cloud & Virtual Network Management:
- Manage cloud-based network services, including Azure Virtual Networks.
- Integrate on-premise and cloud environments for seamless connectivity.
Disaster Recovery & Redundancy:
- Design and maintain failover strategies and network redundancy.
- Test and validate disaster recovery plans for network systems.
Project Management & Documentation:
- Lead network infrastructure projects from planning to execution.
- Collaborate with IT teams on system integration and deployment projects.
- Maintain up-to-date network diagrams and technical documentation.
- Generate performance and security reports for management review.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
- Oracle Certification Mandatory
- SQL and PostgreSQL Knowledge (Good to have)
- Cisco CCNP or equivalent advanced networking certification.
- Microsoft Azure and cloud networking certification preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in network engineering within banking or financial services.
- Hands-on experience with core banking networks, migrations, and upgrade projects.
- Strong expertise in configuring and managing Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto network devices.
- Experience with SD-WAN, VPN, MPLS, and cloud-based networking solutions.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and security best practices.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and technical documentation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- High level of initiative and attention to detail.
Why Join Us?
Work with cutting-edge network technologies in a fast-paced industry.
Lead critical banking network infrastructure projects.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
